Happy 52nd Birthday to 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid: From Hockey Field to Cricket Legend
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News18•11-01-2026, 09:04
Happy 52nd Birthday to 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid: From Hockey Field to Cricket Legend
- •Legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid celebrates his 52nd birthday, born on January 11, 1973, in Indore.
- •Dravid initially aspired to be a hockey player, playing center-half for St. Joseph's Boys High School and the junior state team in Bengaluru.
- •A coach's decision to change his hockey position led him to explore cricket, where he found his true calling.
- •His cricketing journey began at a Chinnaswamy Stadium summer camp, where coach Keki Tarapore recognized his talent.
- •Dravid's illustrious career includes 164 Tests (13288 runs), 344 ODIs (10889 runs), earning him nicknames like 'The Wall' and 'Mr. Dependable'.
Why It Matters: Rahul Dravid, 'The Wall', turned 52, with a remarkable journey from aspiring hockey player to cricket icon.
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